Downtown Akron Partnership

2nd Annual Downtown Akron Fall Fest

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 5 - 9 pm

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Food Truck WednesdayWednesday 27 September
at Bounce Innovation Hub

Oktoberfest Beer Pairing DinnerWednesday 27 September
at Missing Falls Brewery

Farmers MarketWednesday 27 September
at TrueNorth Akron

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Akron Municipal Court Announces October Food Distribution Event for Those in NeedOn Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Akron Municipal Court will be distributing 100 free lunches to those in need.

The Akron Municipal Court Receives Substantial Grant to Start Housing Program, Hire StaffThe Akron Municipal Court has received a large grant from the National Center for State Courts’ Eviction Diversion Initiative in the amount of $240,000 to start a housing program and hire two full-time staff positions: one Housing Program Specialist/Facilitator and one Court Navigator/Bailiff.

Downtown Akron Partnership Announces Second Annual Fall FestDowntown Akron Partnership (DAP) will host Fall Fest on Saturday, October 21 from 5 – 9 pm at Cascade Plaza. The Halloween-themed family event will feature trick-or-treat stations nearby on Main St., a spooky market, music by local band Wishgarden, food, a fire pit lounge, and a free showing of the popular 1993 movie, Hocus Pocus.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.

Downtown Ambassadors collected 7,485 pounds of trash between January and March 30, 2023

Downtown Akron welcomed 11 new businesses to the district in the first 3 months of 2023